Kandyan Dance since 1976

Dances of Sri Lanka: Culture, History

Sri Lanka is rightfully known as the “Wonder of Asia.” Sri Lanka is a multicultural country which boasts of its unique nature as well as cultural heritage which enriches the richness of the country. The country boasts of various folk dances, today there are three distinct traditions of dances of Sri Lanka which differ from each other based on the costume, rhythm, and body movements. The three main classical dances of Sri Lanka include:
Play Video

History of Dance in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is well known for its different classical and folk dance forms, which come to life with the colorful costumes and rhythmic music. Looking back, the concept of Sri Lankan dance originated from the ancient times to the 4th Century BCE. The primary purpose of these dances of Sri Lanka was to expel natural disasters and sickness.

Later in the 15th Century CE, with the end of the Polonnaruwa era, the people of Sri Lanka were influenced by the dance forms of South Indian culture. This South Indian form of dancing later found its way into the folk dances of Sri Lanka. With time, the people of the country developed new dancing styles that were distinct and different from each other concerning a particular region.

Thus, if you look at Sri Lanka, it is a diverse country rich in culture and heritage, making it the center of attraction all over the world. These were some of the popular dance styles of Sri Lanka which attract people to this beautiful country. So, when in the country make it a point to experience the cultural Sri Lankan dance.

Our dancing gallery

Kandyan Dances

SourceThe Kandyan dance form gets its name from the last royal capital of Sri Lanka- Kandy, which is today situated at a distance of 120km from the current capital- Colombo

Pahatha Rata Natum

SourceThis Sri Lankan dance is performed to please the evil spirits and is commonly known as the ‘Devil Dance’. In this form of dance, people use it to appease any sickness from their life.

Sabaragamuwa Dance

SourceThe Sabaragamuwa dance style of Sri Lanka is performed mainly in the region of Ratnapura with the primary purpose to praise and worship the God of Saman.

Our dancing Programs

MALLAWAARACHCHI KANDYAN DANCE
TEL: +94-81-2235258, +94-766122353, +94-776235271

OUR DANcING SHOW LOCATION & booking

Royal Kandyan Hotel. No 833, Peradeniya Road, Kandy

ROYAL KANDYAN HOTEL

From 4.30 PM To 5.30 PM

No 68. Sangaraja Mawatha , Kandy (Near the tooth temple)

— RED CROSS SOCIETY HALL

From 5 PM To 6 PM

No 5. Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy

— Y . M. B. A. HALL

From 5.15 PM To 6.15 PM

Enjoy kandyan dance in
sri lanka

0
    0
    Your Cart
    Your cart is emptyReturn to Shop